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An integration of the management, marketing, finance, economics, and accounting aspects of 1) analyzing the internal and external environment of the firm; 2) developing the mission, long-range objectives, and the strategy to achieve the objectives; and 3) evaluating the firm's performance for efficiency and effectiveness. Oral and written presentations of case analyses are used extensively. Prerequisites: Admission to the Business Division and Senior Standing.

An opportunity for advanced students to pursue further study in a business administration field of interest in which they have exhausted catalog offerings. Prerequisites: Admission to the Business Division.

This course is designed to help students transition to the world of business. The intent is two fold; prepare students so they will be successful in their practicum experience; and in similar fashion, prepare students to be successful in their first professional assignment after college. Business etiquette, business protocol, professional growth, and the "keys for success" in the first professional assignment are examples of topics that will be studied. Prerequisites: ACC-201, ACC-202, BUS-100, ECO-211, ECO-212, and the appropriate major area gateway course(s).

This course covers one or more special topics in Business Administration that is not covered in the normal curriculum. It is always offered with a subheading describing the specific topic(s) to be covered and is repeatable under a different subheading. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

Students will engage in a research project in conjunction with a faculty member. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. 1-3 credit hours. Unlimited repeats.

A seminar course intended to develop the senior business administration major's professional presentation skills as he/she prepares and delivers the results of the research in BUS-498 from the previous semester. Prerequisite: BUS-498.